Leaders of Shenzhen Judicial Bureau visited Zhiheng Hong Kong for research and guidance

On the afternoon of November 7, 2024, Liu Weidong, Director of the Lawyer Work Management Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Judicial Bureau, Wang Li, Director of the People's Participation and Promotion of the Rule of Law Department of the Shenzhen Municipal Judicial Bureau, and Zhang Ying, a fourth-level researcher of the Shenzhen Futian District Judicial Bureau and the Chief of the Social Rule of Law Promotion Section, visited ZHI HENG LAW FIRM (hereinafter referred to as "Zhiheng Hong Kong") for research and guidance.

Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters, Gu Xiaoqing, Executive Director of Zhiheng Hong Kong, Luo Baiyun, Partner of Zhiheng Hong Kong, and Song Ge, Director of Operations of Zhiheng International Center, warmly received and accompanied the visit to the law firm. The two sides had in-depth exchanges on the operation and current situation of Zhiheng Hong Kong.

Liu Weidong, Director of Lawyer Work Management Office of Shenzhen Judicial Bureau

Director Liu Weidong first conveyed to Zhiheng Hong Kong the support and care of the Judicial Bureau for law firms and lawyers, and expressed the hope that through this visit and investigation, we can effectively understand the development of Zhiheng Hong Kong, actively seek development paths, take multiple measures to promote the high-quality development of the legal profession, and put forward valuable opinions and suggestions on how to further optimize legal services, strengthen international cooperation, and cultivate legal talents.

Wang Li, Director of People's Participation and Promotion of the Rule of Law, Shenzhen Judicial Bureau

Zhang Ying, a fourth-level researcher of the Judicial Bureau of Futian District, Shenzhen, and chief of the Social Rule of Law Promotion Section

Chai Yongxia (left), Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters

Gu Xiaoqing, Executive Director of Zhiheng Hong Kong (right)

Chai Yongxia, Executive Director of Zhiheng Headquarters, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the leaders of the Municipal Judicial Bureau for their visit and guidance, and then introduced in detail the breakthroughs and achievements that Zhiheng Hong Kong has made in international layout and foreign-related legal services in recent years. He also emphasized that Zhiheng Hong Kong will continue to adhere to the value concept of "the unity of knowledge and action, constant progress", continuously improve the quality of services, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the international legal community, and make unremitting efforts to promote the rule of law process in Shenzhen and even China.

Xiaoqing Gu, Executive Director of Zhiheng Hong Kong, introduced the current work progress and development strategy of Zhiheng Hong Kong, including team building, global lawyer network layout, and the situation of registered foreign lawyers (RFL) in Hong Kong who have been registered and are being certified. In addition, she also outlined Zhiheng Hong Kong's efforts in participating in international legal cooperation projects and regularly organizing international legal exchange activities, aiming to promote the exchange of knowledge and the collision of ideas between Chinese lawyers and international legal fields.

The future work plan will focus on global cooperation, talent training, and the promotion of standardized legal service products, and actively promote international legal cooperation and exchange.

Zhiheng Hong Kong partner Luo Baiyun (left)

Song Ge (right), Operations Director of Zhiheng International Center

Lawyer Luo Baiyun, partner of Zhiheng Hong Kong, pointed out the professional advantages of Zhiheng Hong Kong in cross-border legal services, and explained the legal service industry in Hong Kong, the legal industry in other jurisdictions, the survival and opportunities of Chinese lawyers practicing overseas, and the development direction of the business industry. She discussed the opportunities and challenges faced by Chinese lawyers practicing overseas, and how to enhance the international competitiveness of Chinese lawyers, so as to provide stronger legal support for Chinese enterprises to "go global".

The leaders of the Judicial Bureau fully affirmed the work of Zhiheng Hong Kong, believing that Zhiheng Hong Kong has played an important role in promoting exchanges and cooperation between the Chinese mainland and international legal services. At the same time, the leaders of the Judicial Bureau also expressed ardent expectations for the future development of Zhiheng Hong Kong, and encouraged Zhiheng to continue to pursue innovation and breakthroughs while maintaining steady development, so as to inject new vitality into the foreign-related legal service environment in Shenzhen and even the whole country.

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Finally, the two sides had a free and in-depth discussion on the future development of Zhiheng Hong Kong, business expansion, team building, international cooperation, and legal service innovation. The leaders of the Municipal Judicial Bureau provided valuable guidance and suggestions to Zhiheng Hong Kong.

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In the future, Zhiheng Hong Kong will also continue to give full play to its professional advantages in the field of international legal services, actively participate in international legal affairs, and contribute to the internationalization of China's legal services.